Ch 21, sec 1-2 Flashcards
What are the 4 sand deserts?
Rub-al-Khali, An-Nafud, Syrian Desert, and Negev Desert
Whatis the Rub-al-Khali also known as?
“the place where no one comes out”
What desert isnt located in the Arabian Peninsula and where is it?
Negev Desert, Israel
Where and what is the Hindu Kush?
Afghanistan, very dangerous and isolating (Khyber Pass)
What peninsula marks the beginning of the Asian continent?
The Anatolin Peninsula
What is the only city that spans 2 countries?
Instanbul, Turkey
What is important about the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
both are major rivers that supported Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent, and and great for agriculture
What is the region’s main source of petroleum?
the Persian Gulf
How much saltier is the Dead Sea?
9x saltier than any ocean
What is the lowest point on Earth’s surface?
The Dead Sea, 1,300 feet below sea level
What is the #1 resrouce?
Oil
Why is most of the water in the area unusable?
Because it is salt water
What is a bedouin?
a nomadic Arab of the desert
